Darick Washington is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Peoria High School. Darick and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Darick Washington!
Henry Hanson is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Peoria Heights High School. Henry and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Henry Hanson!
Eli Sanderson is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Peoria Christian High School. Eli and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Eli Sanderson!
Sarai Cage is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Manual High School. Sarai and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Saria Cage!
Jack Bentley is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Limestone Community High School. Jack and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Jack Bentley!
Izzie Bradle is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from IVC High School. Izzie and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Izzie Bradle!
Peter Stoltz is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Illini Bluffs High School. Peter and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Peter Stoltz !
Jaxson Darsham is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Farmington Central High School. Jaxson and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Jaxson Darsham !
Walter Lampe is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Elmwood High School. Walter and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Walter Lampe !
Simon Fabish is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Dunlap High School. Simon and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Simon Fabish !
Finn Kuhn is this year's Lincoln Senior Award winner from Brimfield High School. Finn and other honorees were celebrated at the Lincoln Dinner on February 12th, 2026 for demonstrating high qualities of character and conduct that were associated with Lincoln. Join us in congratulating Finn!
The future definitely shines bright with these students leading the way! We will take a moment each day to spotlight our senior award winners!
This month, we celebrate and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans—past and present. Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and uplift the voices, stories, and achievements that continue to shape our communities and our nation.
Today we kicked off our Computer Science Cohort, bringing together K–12 educators to build a collaborative learning community focused on integrating computer science across content areas.
The goal of this cohort is to support educators in sharing best practices, engaging in professional learning, and developing the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to bring meaningful computer science instruction into their classrooms. The cohort includes two in-person sessions, facilitated by LEGO® Education leaders and an LTC facilitator.
Participants are working in two tracks:
🔹 Grades K–5: Integrating Computer Science Across the Curriculum (SPIKE™ Essential)
🔹 Grades 6–12: Foundations of Physical Computing (SPIKE™ Prime)
All participating teachers will receive a LEGO® Education teacher set, along with access to classroom sets to support implementation.
We’re excited to see the collaboration, creativity, and learning that will continue throughout this cohort!
Join us at Jack’s Pizza Tavern for a special Arts in Education Spring Celebration supporting the Gerald M. Brookhart (GMB) Arts in Education Program!
Enjoy performances from current and past GMB students, including selections from Peoria Players Theatre productions Memphis and Annie, plus youth and school performers—all while enjoying great food and drinks.
📅 February 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Jack’s Pizza Tavern | Bartonville
✨ Donations greatly appreciated. All funds support the 2025 GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration.
Come witness the impact of the arts on youth and help us celebrate creativity in our community! 💛
Stay warm tomorrow!
This training will teach the foundational beliefs of Restorative Practices. Participants will understand restorative practices questions and how to appropriately use them. Participants will have an opportunity to practice using Restorative Questions.
Register - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qvztvud
The ROE would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make today’s Teen Summit a success.
Over 180 eighth-grade students from across Peoria County gathered at Methodist College to learn, grow, and connect. We are especially grateful to our incredible presenters who generously donated their time and expertise to inspire our future leaders.
It was an amazing day made possible by an amazing community!
